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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2021; 27(26): 4194-4207
Published online Jul 14, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i26.4194
Published online Jul 14, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i26.4194
Endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration vs fine needle biopsy for pancreatic masses, subepithelial lesions, and lymph nodes
Irving Levine, Arvind J Trindade, Division of Gastroenterology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, United States
Author contributions: Levine I and Trindade AJ contributed equally to this work; Levine I and Trindade AJ designed the research study; Levine I and Trindade AJ performed the research; Levine I and Trindade AJ analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Trindade AJ has received research funding from Ninepoint Medical. Trindade AJ is a consultant for Pentax Medical and Olympus America.
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Corresponding author: Arvind J Trindade, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Gastro
Received: February 26, 2021
Peer-review started: February 26, 2021
First decision: April 18, 2021
Revised: April 28, 2021
Accepted: June 18, 2021
Article in press: June 18, 2021
Published online: July 14, 2021
Processing time: 135 Days and 3.4 Hours
Peer-review started: February 26, 2021
First decision: April 18, 2021
Revised: April 28, 2021
Accepted: June 18, 2021
Article in press: June 18, 2021
Published online: July 14, 2021
Processing time: 135 Days and 3.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and fine needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) provide two methods for endoscopic ultrasound tissue acquisition for pancreatic mass lesions, subepithelial lesions, and lymph node biopsy. Both methods are safe and provide high diagnostic yield. Prospective comparative trials of EUS-FNA vs EUS-FNB primarily focus on pancreatic lesions. EUS-FNB provides diagnostic accuracy with fewer needle passes, and may provide higher diagnostic yield for peri-hepatic lymph nodes.